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DearLetters Sir, to the Editor.... Thank you! Organising a street collection in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association, I was given the date of the 24th of June in Kenmare. Off we went, my helpers and I, with our collection buckets out into the streets of Kenmare on what must have been the wettest day of 2011 so far. I am talking torrential with a driving cold wind! I understood the meaning of ‘Flag Day’. Only for some shop keepers taking pity on us all we would have collected that day would have been buckets of water. So in the name of all the helpers that day I like to give a big Thank you to Andrea, Robert and their lovely staff at Whyte's Centra, to the Management and nice staff of Murphy's SuperValu for allowing Michael O'Sullivan Chairman of Kenmare Mart presents us to collect within their premises, and to John from the Post Office for Joanne Murphy Kilgarvan and her son Patie with the the offer and loan of an umbrella! trophies for their Supreme Champion a Belgiam Blue Bull at Many thanks also to everyone who donated and made it 'our day' the August Show & Sale at Kenmare Mart. The champion Yours, bull weighing 540kg was sold to Tadgh O'Connor for €1,550. Sabine Batternay, Kenmare Also in picture are judges Michael Regan and Michael Pat Murphy. pic Mary O'Neil Dear Sir, Please could we have a post box at the SuperValu Shopping Centre, it is very badly needed. Also why is it that unleaded petrol is more expensive in Kenmare than any where else? Yours, Hilary Godsell, Kenmare

Saoirse Fitzgerald from Waterford who represented Germany in the Rose of competition. Her Princess Maja von Grandmother Sean Harrington with his Hohenzollern pictured with Kathleen O'Shea rooster at Fair Day, Frances O'Sullivan at Molly came from . Kenmare. pic Harry Masterson Gallivans. pic Mary O'Neill

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Talented Linda O'Driscoll Kilgarvan & Princess Maja dancers at the Fashion Christine Event in Kenmare McCarthy, Bay Hotel. Linda Chloe was one of the McCarthy, models on the Patricia O’Shea night and also and Siobhan designed some of Dillon were the stunning placed 3rd in the fascinators, like U12 4 hand reel the one she is competition. wearing in the picture. pic Mary O'Neill

Cllr Patrick Connor Scarteen, Mike Harper Citizens Information Office Kenmare, Sean McCarthy Kerry County Council Housing Dept, and Ellen Harper pictured at the Chloe McCarthy opening of Taobh Linn in Kenmare recently. pic Mary O'Neill and Patricia O’Shea who were part of the 8 hand reel that won 1st place. The girls travelled to Cavan to represent Munster in the All Fleadh this month.

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Tracy Long, Kenmare and John Noel O' Sullivan, Tuosist, pictured with their bridal party on Henry Street, Kenmare after their wedding in Dawros Church by celebrant Fr. Martin Sheehan, The couple held their reception in Hotel Dunloe Castle. pic John O' Sullivan. Page 6 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News " if it is provided, the capital expenditure ( funding for the new kenmare hospital) involved will be Senator minuscule ...... I sincerely call on the new Government and the Minister to allow construction to go ahead. I thank the Minister of State for taking the Daly matter on behalf of the Minister and I hope he will give a positive response"

reports... If the above local public representive had been working on the issue like I have been, he would have know that the the Minister had no option but to proceed as he would have been sued by the contractor for millions of euro Letter of Sanction Signed by Minister new for breaching the legally binding ageement that I had helped negotiate. The Kenmare Hospital track record and promises of others are impressive not just by the sheer On Friday the19th of August, the Minister for Health signed the 'Letter of volume of promises and announcements that have been made, but that they Sanction' for Kenmare Hospital. This is a result of the legally binding continue to make them year in, year out, decade in, decade out. When it agreement that I helped to negotiate between the Contractor and the HSE. was delayed it was not their fault, and when it went ahead they solely This legally binding agreement, secured on the 3rd of December 2010, responsible for progress. resulted in the Minister being unable to cut funding for the Kenmare project It has also been argued over the course of the last few months that despite querying the necessity for a new hospital. For the last month the Kenmare Hospital was at risk of losing its funding. However, the legally letters of sanction relating to Kenmare and other building projects have been binding agreement negotiated last December ensured that it was safe. I on his desk awaiting his signature. construction have infomed me have worked consistently with local action groups and the community in that they have lodged the building commencement notice to Kerry County Kenmare to secure this - I have made no false promises or claims on the Council. Once 14 days have passed form the lodging of the commencement matter, and I will work continuously towards its completion and opening - as notice, the company will begin preparatory works on the site. a valuable asset to the heart of our local community. It will take 70 weeks to complete the construction stage on this €7,377,000 million euro project. There will be nearly 200 workers needed in Helping Victims of Child Abuse the building of the new hospital. Glenbeigh construction have agreed to my On Wednesday July 27th, during the Seanad motion on the recently request that as many people in the local area as possible be employed on published Cloyne Report, I spoke about my concerns regarding allegations the project. All interested sub-contractors can contact me with regard to of Child Abuse against a priest and previous teacher in Carrig na bhFear, meeting the project manager for the new hospital. Any sub-contractors Co. Cork between the years 1996 and 2008. I have been strongly employed will however have to comply with the government’s criteria for concerned about the ability of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart to public projects, for example pension provisions, tax clearance etc. ensure that their child safety guidelines are being followed so that further As this is the a hospital for the entire community, I have asked Glenbeigh harm cannot be caused to children. The priest in question had received a construction and their architect to attend a public meeting where any ‘Restricted Ministry’ order due to allegations made against him, but has in questions in relation to the hopsital would be answered. One of the issues to recent times blatantly failed to adhere to the terms of the restrictions. I did be discussed at this public meeting are those surrounding the future of the not make the decision to refer to the Carrig na bhFear priest lightly. old hospital. Initally, most of the old hopsital was to be retained, but there is However, I used the parlimantary privilege and platform I have been given to now a proposal to demolish the entire structure. The local community's ensure, as a matter of urgency, that the ongoing situation could not be ideas on what is best for the area would be discussed at this meeting. allowed to carry on. Hundreds upon hundreds of young lives have been At my suggestion, Glenbeigh Construction will host a lunch for the affected by the actions, and subsequent inactions of the church and its members of the Hospital action committee. I wish to praise the efforts of hierarchy. Families have been torn apart and truly tested by such tragedies, Una O’Neill, Michael Harrington, Richard Doran, Mary Fitsgerald, Maeve believing no one would listen or help. In this vain, I am hoping to facilitate a O’Sullivan, Mairéad Doyle, Bertie McSwiney, and all the Doctors in the area meeting with possible victims of Carrig na bhFear in the near future, and I and the many others who have supported this campaign over the years. am currently co-ordinating with the National Council for Safeguarding Their commitment over 36 years has ensured that we will get our new Children, working towards a full investigation of the matters in Cork. I intend hospital. to consistently challenge those who are evading responsibility for the There is a great quote form President Truman "It's amazing how suffering experienced by so many Irish young people through communities, much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the counties and generations. Please do not hesitate to contact the 1 in 4 credit." organisation at 01 6624070, Monday – Friday 9.30 to 5.30pm, or the list of In this case however the credit for the securing of the new hopsital goes helplines I have provided on my website at www.senatormarkdaly.com or I to so many, but the 'Hospital Action Committee' are due an enormous debt would like to thank everyone who has supported my actions, please do not of gratitude from the local community. hesitate to get in touch. Having helped to negotiate the legally binding agreement between the Is mise le meas, HSE and the contractor on the 3rd of December 2010, I am delighted to Senator Mark Daly Seanadóir Marcus O’Dalaigh have played my part in the projects advancement. House, Teach Laighean, Kildare Street, Sráid Cill Dara, I am amused that many who cliam credit for the official sanction said that Dublin 2. Baile Átha Cliath 2. it was a result of their work alone. 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enough to need it and that is Dick. Click, I will kill him after he promised not to use the sink as a toilet. Pandemonium ensued, fists flying he attacked Dick who, even though it was surprise attack which caught him off guard, managed quite well to defend himself. Dan nearly piddled in his bed with laughing as he watched poor Angling Harry trying to pull them apart then, as he got afraid it was getting too serious, admitted what he had done. Luckily common sense prevailed and Eamon and Dick saw the funny side of it. That is the thing about those fishing trips, it brought out the little boy in all of Notes... us. With On another occasion Dick, Eamon and I were having lunch on one of the islands on The Corrib (there are reputed to be 365 of them John O’Hare altogether). That morning I had bought a punnet of nectarines in the supermarket in Headford and dished them out to the lads as an after lunch treat. Dick bit deeply into his and jarred his teeth off the stone A fishing friend of mine, Dick W. five foot nothing in his stocking in the middle. ‘What kind of an apple is this? It nearly broke my feet but powerfully built, definitely not a person to have a fight teeth. I never ate an apple with a stone in it before. Is it a Kerry with, had a passion for two things; fishing and Power whiskey. He one?’, and with that he threw it halfway across the lake. What a once told me that his doctor said only for the whiskey he would have laugh, and I never knew if he was codding or not. been dead long ago as it kept his blood thin. His long suffering wife was spun the same story. Dick, in the company of Eamon, Harry and Dan, all who were over As usual, thank God, The Kenmare Trout Anglers Clubs annual six feet tall, went up to fish Lough Corrib in Galway for the May fly juvenile fishing competition barbecue at Looscaunagh Lake was run without a hitch by the club members. Despite bad weather hatch and, if the truth be told, a monumental drinking session as well. conditions everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. I must apologise Now, in the mid nineties the bed and breakfast guest houses around but I never got the results off the official in charge. Hopefully I will the lake shore were very old fashioned. To give you an instance Dave have them for the next edition. In my view, however, every child who and I booked into one which advertised en-suites. We go up to our fished was a winner as were their parents. To see the excitement in bedroom to check it out, no sign of a shower or toilet, not even a their eyes when they caught trout was worth a bag of gold. There is sink. Wrong room thought and went back down to the landlady. an old chinese proverb that says for every hour you spend fishing an ‘There is some mistake,’ we said, ‘We booked a bedroom with an hour is added to your life. So start early and live to be at least 100! ensuite and our room has none.’ ‘Oh yes it does,’ she replied, ‘It is across the hall.’ Anyway, back to Dick and company. The room they got had four The salmon fishing to date has been just so so so so but you have to put it in context. It costs an angler thousands of pounds sterling to single beds, a sink with a little metal wastebin beside it and that was fish for a few days on the great salmon rivers of Scotland; The Tweed all. They were fishing all day and drinking into the early hours so or The Gervan, whereas for around 100of a spend we can fish for they were not worried about the comfort factor of their room except the season on The Roughty or The Blackwater. There is no guarantee for one thing. On the second morning Eamon, while shaving, noticed of a fish in Scotland but from my information everybody around here a whiff of piddle from the sink. Being the sensitive person he was has caught them. In comparison to former years salmon numbers are and guessing that either Harry, Dan or Dick had been caught short down but not enough to be seriously worried yet. during the night and were too tired and lazy to go down the landing Trout, sea trout and rainbow trout fishing is patchy but good. to the bathroom had instead piddled in the sink. Eamon was disgusted Mackerel have at last made their appearance. I must thank the and accused the three boys of the dastardly deed but, as no one customer who brought me in a bag of them fresh from the sea. There owned up, all he could do was make them promise never to do it is nothing nicer than grilled mackeral fillets coated in Colemans again. mustard. The following night Dan, who was a mischief maker, waited until Other sea fish such as pollock, sea bass, codling etc are being everybody was asleep. Slipping out of bed he got the metal wastebin caught but not in huge numbers, Some exotic species are being and placed it upside down in front of the sink, got back into bed and caught. I was shown a picture on a mobile phone of one a couple of slept happily until morning. Fist up was Eamon and he could not help days ago, It looked like a big conger but was pink in colour. I never but notice the upturned wastebin. Click sleepy brain, someone used it saw the likes of it before. as a stand to piddle into the sink. Click again, only one of us is short Kenmare News [email protected] Page 9

Mary Fitzgerald & Kit & Patricia Maybury enjoying Edd Dukes 90th birthday party in Brook Lane Hotel. pic Mary O'Neill

Maura Batt O'Driscoll of Jermiah Batts Drapery Store pictured Breanna at the Fashion Event in Kenmare Bay Hotel in aid of KLAWS O'Sullivan, where Princess Mija of Germany was the Guest of Honour. Bonane, Maura is pictured with her with her daughters from left, Linda, pictured at the Marie and Niamh. Linda was one of the models on the night Kilgarvan and also designed some of stunning hair accessories or Show with her fascinators as as they better known. pic Mary O'Neill mother Jacinta. pic Lisa O'Shea Breda Lynch Bonane, shearing at the Sneem ‘The tales of Family Festival with Mr and Mrs Denis Bartholomew Fox’ O'Sulllivan was launched by the keeping a close eye on author and illustrator matters. Colleen Smith who is pic Lisa pictured here with her O'Shea nephew Alfie Holding and Patsy Jarvis.

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Live bandsGreat from selection 10.30pm of Fridayalternative & Saturday beers nights. 087 6242600 / 021 4770683 www.showerdome.ie For more See gig guide and our Facebook Page 12 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Kelly Lee Blackwater picked up three 1st prizes with her dog Scruffy at Kilgarvan Show. pic Mary O'Neill

Join Kenmare Shopping Centres events Kenmare Shopping centre is organizing a variety of great events. You may already have experienced their Christmas market or their Harry Masterson's photograph shows a rain soaked fair Treasure hunt on June 4th. There is more to come, so watch out for day in Kenmare announcements in Kenmare News. Christmas Market Due to popular demand the Christmas market will be returning on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th of December. There will be more then forty market stalls which will sell all kinds of food, gifts and crafts. Santa Claus will be there to meet the children and there will be carol singers, dancing and lots more to get you in the festive spirit. If you would like to take a stall please contact Catherine Hughes in McSweeney Pharmacy 064-6679880 or send her an e-mail: [email protected]. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Music Trail A special treat for music lovers, on 1st of October. Super Valu and Princess Maja von Hohenzollern visited Molly Gallivans in McSweeney Pharmacy are bringing you a ‘very different’ type of Bonane and enjoyed dinner and a live show. She is pictured Music Trail, three mini concerts on three secret locations. The with owners O'Sullivan family; Stephen and Clodagh audience will meet at 19.45 hrs sharp in Kenmare Shopping Centre, O'Sullivan, Megan and Frances O'Sullivan and Carlynn where the format for the evening will be revealed. This will be a O'Sullivan. pic Mary O'Neill. great fun night out. You will need to reserve a seat for this event, so don’t miss out on this very different musical experience. There are only a limited number of tickets available so book early. For St. Patrick’s Women’s Group reservations call 064-6679880 or e-mail [email protected]. Ticket The weekly Wednesday Coffee Mornings at The Rose Garden costs: 15,which includes your own very special ticket to the from 11am continue to be a great success and it is a grand way to concert a folding chair, a glass of wine and a snack. keep in touch. The coffee mornings will continue until the end of September. Our July outing to Gleninchaquin Park was a resounding success. The scenery there and the welcoming environment were complemented on the day by glorious summer weather. Over half B.B. McSwiney McSwiney & & Sons Sons of the group did the walk up and over the waterfall. Those not so able were driven by Donal to the lake and then the waterfall. The Electrical cream teas were a great end to a perfect day. If you have never Electrical visited there, it is well worth the trip as it is an absolutely wonderful area. (Kenmare)(Kenmare) Ltd Ltd € we ventured down to the Durrus Annual Fete which is Siemens Dishwasher 5yr warranty ...... 499 In August € the biggest family event in West Cork, and the largest fete to take Nilfisk 2000 watt vaccum ...... 139 place outside the city of Dublin. It is held every year in the € garden of the Rectory of the Church of Ireland in Durrus. Our Acer/Canon Laptop & Printer ...... 349 group of ladies had a wonderful time strolling around the stalls € which were under marquees and included home baking, books, Panansonic 42” full HD LED, Blue Ray, Stand . . . . . 949 bric a brac, plants and many more. There were 3 great places to € Walker 32" LCD Saorview Approved TV ...... 299 eat at the fete - a garden lunch, a barbecue, and an afternoon tea. € It is an extremely well organised fete with a strong community Siemens 8KG washing machine ...... 499 spirit and is well worth a visit. Our final outing for this summer is Wednesday 14th September Corner Stores, Kenmare, Co. Kerry to Dzogchen Beara Buddhist Centre, Allihies. Leaving from the Adult Education Centre 11.00 am and stopping for lunch at Mill Tel: (064) 6641050 Cove Gallery, Castletownbere Fax: (064) 664 1786 A number of our members go bowling each Thursday morning E-mail: [email protected] at the Community Centre from 10.30 to 1pm Website: www.McSwiney.com New members are always welcome and we invite you to join in with the coffee mornings or any of the activities. For more information on any of the outings, activities or just wanting to keep in touch, please contact Vera 66 40626, Mary 66 Member of Expert - Ireland’s largest electrical group 85550, Pauline 66 40702 or Jo 66 84255. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 13

Princess Maja von Hohenzollern and Henk Susie O Shea and Enda Crowley Offerseins at the Fashion pictured following their wedding at Event in aid of KLAWS in Bonane Church last month. Kenmare Bay Hotel. pic Harry Masterson pic Mary O'Neill

On Friday July 29th Sheila and Mike Prendergast had a lovely surprise for their 30th wedding anniversary when their family from Kilgarvan and Australia gathered in The Brook Lane Hotel Kenmare to celebrate with them. pic Harry Masterson John R. McCarthy BUILDERS PROVIDERS & HARDWARE MERCHANTS Solid Fuel Oak Stoves Laminate From €399 .00 Flooring 20 Bales of Briquettes € Free with Bellows, Only 5.25 / Forge or Farrier Stoves sq. yard. • Basin knauf Insulation • Pedestal Superior Handling • Pan • Softer Feel • Cistern • Odourless • Seat Cover • Flair Hydro • Easy to cut Curved 20% off € Quadrant 6” Knauf Insulation Galaxy Suite 299* 900mm Silver

Promotion from Gortamullen Business Park, Killarney Road, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. NO ITEM 1st - 30th Sept. 2011 TOO SMALL Open:Mon.-Fri: 8.30pm - 5.30pm TO DELIVER Sat.: 9am - 1pm Tel: (064) 6641442 Fax: (064) 6641691 Page 14 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Templenoe U14 Boys & Templenoe U16 Girls were both Gold Medal Winners at the Irish Costal Rowing Championships 2011 in Wexford. They are pictured here with their families and supporters. pic Mary O'Neill

Templenoe U14 Boys and Templenoe U16 Girls were both Gold Medal Winners at the Irish Costal Rowing Championships 2011 in Wexford. Back Row; Jerry Harrington Boys Cox, Jeannie Binder Eustace, Megan Harrington, Katie Twomey, Yvonne O'Connell and Christopher Harrington, Girls Cox. Front Row; Ryan Kelleher, Brian O'Sullivan, Liam Vanmechelen and Stephen O'Sullivan. pic Mary O'Neill

Templenoe Rowing Club U14 Boys Gold Medal Winners Stephen O'Sullivan, Brian O'Sullivan, Jerry Harrington Sneem Senior Ladies 4 Oar Gold Medal Winners in Irish Costal Rowing Championships in Wexford August 2011. Cox, Liam Vanmechelen and Ryan Kelleher. Geraldine Breen, Lorna Cooper, Caroline Clifford and pic Mary O'Neill Lindsey Hill. Their Cox was Mike O'Shea. They are Templenoe Rowing Club pictured at Templenoe Regatta where they won the U16 Girls Gold Medal Freddie Bromwell Memorial Cup. pic Mary O'Neill Winners Yvonne O'Connell, Megan Harrington, Christopher Harrington Cox, Jeanne Binder Eustace, and Katie Twomey. pic Mary O'Neill Daniel B. Buckley WOOLMERCHANT Millstreet, Co. Cork 086 2596433 SailorsKillaha West, Kenmare Bar WoolWool purchased purchased at at the the following following depots; depots; NOW OPEN EVERY EVENING KenmareKenmare AND ALL WEEKEND TedTed O'Riordan's, O'Riordan's, Food served all week SneemSneem Road, Road, Kenmare Kenmare Traditional music session every Thursday night EveryEvery Saturday Saturday Texas Hold'em Poker every Friday night - all welcome (During(During September September & & October October only) only) STEAKS&SEAFOODASPECIALITY Proprietors: Barthy & Carmel O’Sullivan MillstreetMillstreet PH: (064) 66 42684 EveryEvery Tuesday Tuesday & & Saturday Saturday Kenmare News [email protected] Page 15 Princess Maja displays Kenmare & District Garden Club the beautiful piece of Since our last meeting at the beginning of June the Club's main Kenmare Lace she was activity was a long-awaited trip to Gardens and presented with by Sarah Glanleam, Valentia on 10th July. The weather was not too bad and we had a good day out. Walshe which was hand Our meetings are about to re-commence and on Thursday, 1st made by Sinead (Thoma) September at 7.30 p.m. we will be given a talk on ‘The Garden Hennessy. in September’ by Phemie Rose, a very experienced and pic Mary O'Neill interesting gardener from Durrus, Co. Cork. Please note that the venue for this meeting will be 'Gateway' (Methodist Chapel) - ex ESB building in Kenmare. Until further notice, all Garden Club meetings will be held here. Towards the end of September there will be a members' outing to various gardens in Cork. More details at the next meeting. Our Club is an active one and new members are always welcome. For information please phone Una 087 2563858 or Stephen 6689251.

Chef Helen & Laura cooking for Cork Cancer Research A few of the Walkers in the fabulous Irish Mews Dancers who Courtyard of enjoyed the Tom Crean Fish recently held & Wine Kilgarvan Feis. Fashion Event in aid of KLAWS Pictured in Kenmare Bay Hotel at the Fashion Event in aid of KLAWS where Princess Maja von Hohenzollern of Germany was the Guest of Honour. Paul Walshe, Sabine Batternay, Mairead Robinson, John O'Sullivan, Sue Ryan, Toni O'Sullivan, Rebecka O'Sullivan, Kevin Gallogly, Princes Maja von Hohenzollern & Andrew Rees. pic Mary O'Neill

Ryan’s(Under new management Bar of The Kenmare Bay Hotel) *Open daily from 5 pm *Cocktails *Fine Wines *Speciality Coffees Group Swimming Lessons start Wednesday 7th September Regular live music and (Child learn-to-swim programme) promotional evenings Aquafit Wednesday 7th September, 10am - 10.45am Vibe Nightclub Swim a song, Wednesday 7th September, 1.30pm - 2pm re-opening shortly Floor Aerobics Thursday 8th September, 7pm - 7.45pm Contact [email protected] Swim Club Trials on Monday 12th September, for private bookings after school 4pm - 6pm For further information or to book your place on a course Ryan’s Bar, Main Street, Kenmare contact The Bay Health Club, Kenmare Bay Hotel Follow us on Facebook – 064 66 42599 [email protected] www.facebook.com/ryansbarkenmare www.kenmarebayhotel.com Page 16 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News ASK YOUR PHARMACIST

with Sinead O’ Donoghue Bacteria like to go to school as well Germs from coughing, rubbing the eyes, nose and mouth can be spread from child to child via the hands. Princess Maja von Hohenzollern pictured outside Kenmare Bay Therefore young children in the school setting are at a Hotel with Marketing Manager Sue Ryan, Owner Robert Lyne greater risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases. and General Manager Andrew Rees. Hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of illnesses as it helps to decrease the number of germs that can be spread. Help your children to stay healthy by encouraging them to wash their hands properly and frequently. Hands need to be washed before touching and preparing food, eating or feeding or wound treatment. It is important to wash your hands after: sneezing and coughing, visiting the bathroom, and contact with body fluids like blood, saliva and vomit. Children have a lot of physical contact which is an excellent way for infection to spread. Children should always be reminded to wash their hands after playing outside. The best way to wash hands is to use running water. Wet the hands and put soap on it, preferably liquid soap. In pharmacies a variety of soaps are available, with or without perfume or extra bacterial killing power. Rub the hands over each other for several seconds and make sure the water and soap are spread over the entire hand surface. Please do not forget the fingertips, the spaces between the fingers and the thumbs. Rinse the hands while rubbing under the PJ Browne Gleninchquin, Conor Maye celebrating running water. Dry the hands with a clean dry towel or use paper Tuosist, shearing at the his 16th birthday at Tom towels. Sneem Family Festival. Crean Fish & Wine Alcohol based hand sanitizers -which don’t require water- are an pic Lisa O'Shea excellent alternative to soap and water. They are suitable for use Kenmare for children and adults alike. If you choose to use a commercially prepared sanitizer make sure it contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Mary Moran Hand washing doesn’t require much time or effort but certainly with her offers great rewards in terms of preventing illness. Adopting this simple habit can play a major role in protecting your health. daughter If you have more questions this subject or other hygiene issues, Catherine please come into our pharmacy and we will be happy to advise Tuohy and you. If you require privacy, a consultation room is available. grandson son McSweeney pharmacist, Kevin Tuohy at Sinead O’ Donoghue Kilgarvin Show. pic Mary O'Neill Kids Special: Try-A-Climb / Rock Climbing Beginner Session (3 children, 2 hours) Youth Affairs €25pp with Tom O’Sullivan PRIMARY SCHOOL TRANSPORT. I have been working tirelessly to help resolve this very important issue. Sunset Canoe In recent weeks I have met with the Minister for Children Francis August Offers Tour. Romantic 2 hours trip Fitzgerald, An Taoiseach as well as Ciarán Cannon, the minister with incuding a glass of cham- responsibility for this issue. Upon his commitment to examine individual Day Trip (6 - 8 hours) € cases where certain schools’ viability would be threatened, I am glad to incuding 3 different activities pagne 25pp report that he is personally looking into the effects of the proposed cuts for a group of 6 €45pp in relation to Réalt na Mara National School. I hope to have an update Vintage Jeep Tour later in the Autumn. Half Day Trip (3 - 4 hours) incuding a sundowner at DÁIL NA NÓG ELECTIONS. Priest’s Leap or Barley Lake Elections to the Kerry County Youth Council and the National Youth incuding 2 different activities € Parliament will be taking place in late September. The local election for for a group of 6 €30pp 25pp the soon to be vacant seat here in Kenmare will also be held as I will not be standing in the election and therefore next month will be my last Beara Outdoor Adventures youth affairs column in the Kenmare News. I would encourage teenagers Curragraigue, Bonane, Kenmare of all ages from the greater area to apply for this great opportunity and 087 667 86 18 [email protected] www.boa-ireland.com anyone interested should get in contact me as soon as possible. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 17 Busy season ahead at Shaolin Centre PJ Lynch Bonane Since the Chinese Arts centre in Kilgarvan opened shearing at the in May 2010, it has been flourishing with students Sneem Family coming from all parts of Ireland and beyond to take Festival part in courses and private consultations, which recently. help improve all aspects of health, pain relief, mental claritiy, deep relaxation and inner peace. Shaolin Chi Kung and Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan are two Chinese pic Lisa O'Shea arts which have been handed down over the centuries from Masters to Inner chamber disciples to help humanity deal with stress, illness, pain andincrease the quality of life beyond most peoples expectations. Joan Browne is an Inner chamber disciple of world renowned Shaolin Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit of 11 years. The training between Master and disciple never ends, so her own ability is constantly being refined and increased in the most amazing ways. The difference between Shaolin Chi Kung and Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan is that while both train energy and mind, Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan is an internal martial art focusing more on personal development in both daily life and work through the age old principles of Tai Chi Chuan, students also become compat efficient although the training is always fun and not aggressive. Members of KLAWS pictured with Princess Maja von Chi Kung means to circulate energy, students learn how to do Hohenzollern a activist at the Fashion Event in Kenmare Bay this for themselves either in classes/courses or private consultations Hotel. pic Mary O'Neill. by training energy and mind. This is, of course, also the basis of Tai Chi Chuan. Students literally learn how to circulate energy and not just read or speak about it. All age groups may apply. INDIVIDUAL EYELASH Special Wednesday afternoon Shaolin Chi Kung for those who EXTENSIONS COME TO KENMARE have retired from 2pm -3.30pm in the centre. Craving for longer, thicker, more luscious and natural looking Bookings are now being taken for all courses, classes and lashes? private consultations. Please visit the websites for more Eyelash Extensions are an exciting new product and technique information or call Joan on 087 12 12 249 for thicker, longer and more abundant looking eyelashes. Individual synthetic and naturally curved eyelash extensions are glued directly to the natural lashes, one by one using a water Jona Browne resistant strong bond adhesive formulated for a permanent bond The Shaolin Centre, Gortluahcra, Kilgarvan that dries soft on lashes. Lashes are weightless, very comfortable 064 66 85877 / 087 12 12 249 on the eyes, and will not prematurely cause the natural lashes to fall off. Lashes will stay on up to two months. Refills every 2 [email protected] weeks are necessary to maintain lashes looking fresh and beautiful. The entire lash procedure is very comfortable and relaxing; so be ready for ‘The Beauty Sleep’ and be awaken with Upcoming courses and classes lush, beautiful lashes! September Now available at Kenmare Beauty & Wellness, over JAM Cafe, Saturday & Sunday 3rd & 4th Henry street, Kenmare 064 6642691/0872564405 Shaolin Chi Kung Beginners RDS Dublin Phone for introductory prices and appointments Friday 9th @ 7.30pm Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan Level 1 weekly Beginners Kilgarvan. Saturday & Sunday 10th & 11th Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan Level 1 w/e Kilgarvan Saturday & Sunday 24th & 25th Kenmare Beauty & Wellness Shaolin Chi Kung Beginners Kilgarvan. October 6 Henry Street, Kenmare Saturday & Sunday 1st & 2nd October For appointments call 064 6642691 Scholar project Chinese chess for Beginners (Kenmare) Book Linda 089 4181215 / Celine 087 2564405 now please. First 10 bookings will receive a free chinese chess www.kenmarebeautyandwellness.com set. This is open to non Shaolin Wahnam members also. Fee 200 Saturday & Sunday 8th & 9th October 'Bring this €5 coupon with you Level 1 Tai Chi Chuan (2nd weekend) € Saturday & Sunday 15th & 16th Oct and receive 5 off any Level 4 Tai Chi Chuan treatments when you spend October 28th – November 3rd €10 or more' Intensive Regional Tai Chi Chuan preparatory course November This coupon also Saturday 26th & 27th applies to Shaolin Chi Kung for Beginners. Acupuncture Plus Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan weekends Level 1 + 4. treatments as provided by December € Joanna Riddell who Saturday 3rd & 4th Shaolin Chi Kung for Beginners runs her clinic every Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan weekends Level 2 + 5 Wednesday at Kenmare More information on www.smilefromtheheart.ie and COUPON Beauty & Wellness. www.projectZENrds.com and www.taijiquanireland.com 5 086 365 1112.' Page 18 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News 15th August 2011 Syndrome Ireland. Kerry CC representatives delivered a great Kenmare Tourism Open Meeting service before, during and after the 15th There will be an Open Evening at the August Fair. Signage, additional wardens Lansdowne Arms Hotel, on Wednesday 21st and a tow truck monitored the situation September 2011 at 7.30pm. during the lead up to the fair and on the day Kenmare needs to be hosting events more of the 15th. The Kenmare Outdoor Team than ever before to ensure attracting visitors did a fantastic job in cleaning up the town to the town. Everyones support and help is so quickly. Therefore, great thanks to vital. Kenmare, Kerry CC and Kenmare Gardai Kenmare.ie Website for all of their hard work. Kenmare.ie The website is looking for news items all Womens Breakfast Business Network the time – please forward any future events The ‘Women’s Business Network’ will start Membership will be €20 per year. or news items to [email protected] to be again on Tuesday 29th September, with a Tour de Munster 2011 listed on the website. programme of events to run throughout the The Tour de Munster 2011 came through Kenmare Chamber of Commerce and winter months. The next meeting will be Kenmare on Saturday 13th August and the Tourism held at the Lansdowne Arms Hotel at event organiser, Paul Sheridan is hoping for Membership for 2011 is only €100; please 7.30am. If you would like any further this event to gain momentum and become a support us by becoming a member and information, please contact the Chamber major event on the cycling calendar. All being part of ensuring the continued success office on 064 66 42615 or email funds raised went directly to Down of Kenmare and the Greater Kenmare area. [email protected] to reserve your place. TWIN SISTERS GET ON THEIR BIKES TO CELEBRATE BIG BIRTHDAY

Twin Sisters, Nora O Sullivan Looney, and Mary O raised an incredible €8000 and would would welcome further Sullivan Pocock, decided to celebrate their 50th donations to help them reach their target of €12,000. Birthday in a different way this year by organising a Donations can be made online at www.mscharitycycle.com or direct to Nora O Sullivan Looney Post Office. cycle in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, who are also celebrating their 50th birthday in 2011. The cycle aimed to raise funds for the one and only MS Respite Centre which is based in Dublin. Francis Brennan acted as Master of Ceremonies and at 8.30am on Saturday August 21st the cycle commenced at The Square Kenmare. The cycle went through Kenmare, Lauragh, Ardgroom, Eyeries, Allihies, Castletownbere, Adrigole, Healy Pass and Lauragh before finshing in Kenmare. The cyclists; Terry O Doherty, James Looney, Diarmuid McCarthy, Donal O’Leary, Jim Fanning, Mary O’Sullivan Pocock, Jane O’Brien, Nora O’Sullivan Looney, Paul Finn and Joop Duyn,

Senator Mark Daly praised the efforts of The Kenmare Hospital action committee; Una O’Neill, Michael Harrington, Richard Doran, Mary Fitsgerald, Maeve O’Sullivan, Mairéad Doyle, Bertie McSwiney, and all the Doctors in the area and the many others who have supported this campaign over the years. Their commitment over 36 years has ensured that we will get our new hospital.

Kenmarebookings.com, 23 Main Street facilitated the accommodation for the Tour de Munster Cycle Team, which stayed in Kenmare on Saturday 13th August. Anne-Marie Cleary of Kenmarebookings.com was delighted to welcome Sean Kelly and Paul Sheridan, the event co-ordinator to Kenmare. They were so delighted with the organisation, and they have asked Anne-Marie to facilitate their group again for 2012. Kenmare’s Eating Out Guide is now available from Kenmarebookings.com, along with Car Hire, Accommodation and activity bookings. Contact [email protected] or 064 66 48907 for any information, Kenmare News [email protected] Locality Animal WelfarePage Society 19 I wish to start with a huge thank you to all of you who helped us with PFK our Bag pack day in Tescos Killarney, also thank you to Tesco for Paul F Kelly allowing us to have a bag packing day there. We had a great night at The Kenmare Bay for our Fashion show Distinctive and inspiring jewellery handcrafted with Princess Maja from Germany. It was a great success and so many people helped out and gave so much. We are so grateful to them all. A by Master Goldsmith and jewellery designer special thank you goes to Kevin from Mango Crafts who was involved Paul F Kelly from start to end and gave hours of his precious time. The whole event could not have happened without him. Also to Andrew at the Kenmare a Henry Street, Kenmare Bay for hosting the event and to everyone who helped, far too many to t 064 6642590 name. e [email protected] Our weekly Bric a Brac is turning out to be a great success and offers a vital service on so many fronts. Thanks to SuperValu for giving us w www.pfk.ie the space within the Mall. If you have any good quality Bric a Brac to donate, please drop it any Friday to the Stall. David Breen We are once again suffocating under the litters and litters of gives Princess unwanted kittens that we see at this time of year. It is truly frustrating Maja and that this is all due to the simple fact that people are not neutering their Kevin cats. It is so unnecessary and so sad that, for one simple operation, this Gallogly a problem would cease to happen. Did you know that from two un- trip in the nuetered cats who produce two litters of two kittens per year who in horse and turn contiunue do the same will, in 9 years, produce over 11 and a half million kittens. This figure is staggering and completely unnecessary. trap. It is everybody’s responsibility to stop this happening pic Mary O'Neill MUNSTER FINAL Kenmare Mart Weanling Show & Belgian SBluea Bullsle August 2011 By Mary O'Neill IN KILLARNEY 1st Joanne Murphy Kilgarvan, Supreme Champion, bull weighed 540kg & sold for €1,550. 2nd Richard Moriarty Templenoe, bull weighed 488kg & sold for €1,560. 3rd Donal O'Sullivan Allihies, bull weighed 514kg & sold for €1,290. Belgian Blue Heiffers 1st Michael Crowley Dunkerron, Reserve Champion, heiffer weighed 426kg & sold for €1,330. 2nd Rose McSweeney Kealkil, heiffer weighed 368kg & sold for €1,225. 3rd John Christain Reen, heiffer weighed 400kg & sold for €1,020. Charolais Bulls 1st Timmy O'Sullivan Sneem, bull weighed 502kg, not sold. 2nd Daniel O'Shea Garnish, bull weighed 500kg & sold for €1,100. Clodagh Kilcullen, 3rd Patrick Buckley Drimoleague, bull weighed 428 kg & sold for €1,190. Charolais Heiffers Special Olympics 1st Timmy O'Sullivan Sneem, heiffer weighed 446kg, not sold. Gold Medalist in 2nd Michael A O'Sullivan Adrigole, heiffer weighed 372kg & sold for €870. football, celebrating 3rd Michael Crowley Dunkerron, heiffer weighed 390kg & sold for €892. her birthday in Tom Limousine Bulls Damien Clifford, David Buckley & 1st Patrick Buckley Drimoleague, bull weighed 444kg & sold for €1,180. Crean Fish and George O'Neill at the Munster Final 2nd Patrick Buckley Drimoleague, bull 482kg, not sold. Wine on August 13th in Killarney. pic Mary O'Neill 3rd Michael Randles Kilgarvan, bull weighed 360kg & sold for €955. Limousine Heiffers 1st John N Harrington Tuosist, heiffer weighed 418kg & sold for €920. 2nd John Christain Reen, heiffer weighed 392kg & sold for €1,045. 3rd Martin Harrington Tuosist, heiffer weighed 372kg & sold for €850. Best Pen of 3 or More, Male or Female. Patrick Lynch Con Riordan Kilgarvan 4 animals, average weight 377kg sold for €1,100. Kenmare Livestock Roof Cladding Mart Co –Operative Morley’s Bridge, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry Society Ltd SPECIAL OFFER Special Sale of Breeding Ewes and Ewe Metre cover box profile Lambs on Saturday 3rd September @ 11am Special Sale of Breeding Rams on Saturday sheeting from only 10th September @ 11 am €1.5 0 per linear foot excluding vat. While stocks last. Sheep sales Every Monday @ 11am Cattle sales every Thursday @ 11 am Phone 064 6685411 / 087 2543499 Contact Dan 064 6642210 / 087 2224411 Page 20 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News 90th Birthday Celebrations Edd Duke celebrated his 90th birthday with his family and a wide circle of friends in The Brook Lane Hotel recently. He is pictured here with his sister in-law Maeve O'Sullivan and her family. pic Mary O'Neill New local Postcard Art Show at The Carnegie In December this year, the Carnegie Arts Centre is visitor putting on an exciting exhibition, entitled ‘Carnegie Christmas Lucky Dip’. attraction This is a show with a difference as all of the artists who’s work is on show will be kept anonymous, and the show will include work from some very well-known recognized artists both local and from launched further afield, BUT, also from any member of the public, including schools, who would like to take part and would like their work to Lorcan and Anne Dunne, who have been making be a part of this exiting exhibition. Every piece of work will follow Uilleann Pipes at Blackwater Bridge for the past 12 two strict guidelines, and that is that they must all be of the exact years, have recently opened their workshop and a new same dimensions, Size 6 by 8 inches – nothing bigger or smaller Studio/Gallery to visitors. will be accepted under any circumstances, and no signatures on any Lorcan has been turning wood for many years and is a well-known of the work. and accomplished maker of Uilleann pipes whose instruments are Works can be in any medium – photography, paintings, collage, sought by musicians from all over the world. Now visitors to the poetry – There is no fixed theme, the only limitation is the size. workshop can see how the Uilleann pipes are made, hear the history of There will be the same fixed price on each piece, not exceeding this uniquely Irish instrument, listen to the different sounds of concert €50. pitch and flat sets and hear a few tunes being played. All pieces will be for sale and the artist will effectively be Lorcan has also become interested in decorative woodturning, using donating their work to the Carnegie as this is a fund raiser to New Zealand timbers as well as locally sourced Ash, Oak and Holly continue the visual arts programme here. and Anne colours many of the Ash pieces, following the intricate grain The works will, we hope, make the perfect Christmas Gift for patterns of the wood, creating unique and attractive items. many of those people who are otherwise hard to buy for… Visitors to the Gallery will find hand crafted bowls, platters, boxes, So, if you have ever fancied the idea of having your work on Christmas ornaments and sculptural pieces ideal to collect or as the display in a public exhibition, alongside renowned professional perfect gift to give as a Birthday, Wedding, Christmas or Special artists, now is your chance. Everybody is good enough. Occasion present. Already visitors from France, America, England and Northern Apply now for information on how to submit a piece of your Ireland have enjoyed the experience and this would be the perfect place own work, so that it may be included in the show. Register interest to send overseas guests to see and hear something of truly Irish culture. and request materials by the 12th of September. Small groups can be catered for, and a visit can be arranged by phoning Contact the Carnegie Arts Centre at 064 6648701 or email: 064 6682510 or 087 8399472, email [email protected] [email protected] or see Blackwater Woodturners on This is an open submission exhibition, meaning that all works Facebook where there are photos of the woodturning on display. will be accepted unless they are deemed inappropriate by The Carnegie Arts Centre.

Professional Removers Commercial and Domestic House Moving Picture of the Crossroads Music Session at Blackwater Expert Advice Tavern August 2009 which can be viewed on youtube. Saturday 3rd of September Martin Kraut & friends are Free Estimate holding an open air Crossroads Music Session outside Tail lift on truck for easy access Blackwater Tavern from 2-6pm. Musicians, singers and Personal Supervision dancers are welcome and everybody who enjoys Man & Van Service traditional Irsh music, singing and dancing is very House & Shed Clearances welcome and encouraged to attend. There will be a raffle 086 8342038 held on the day to support local pallitive care services. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 21 Big Kenmare Cead Mile Failte for Senior Citizens 25th Anniversary Trip Culture Night in Kenmare On Friday September 23rd locals and visitors across the 250 Senior Citizens from ‘A’ District patrolled by island of Ireland will enjoy the unique experience of Kevin Street and Kilmainham Gardai are being Culture Night, a night of free entertainment, discovery brought to Kenmare Bay Hotel from 15th to 20th and adventure taking place in a record 28 towns, cities, September 2011 marking their 25th consecutive counties and islands in Ireland. annual visit to town. Museums, galleries, churches, historic houses, artists’ studios and Demand for places is so high that all 126 bedrooms in the hotel cultural centres will open their doors late into the evening, welcoming people of all ages to taste and sample their cultural as well as a number of hotel holiday lodges have been booked out. delights, all free! With further expansion this year, organizers This has led to advanced excitement within the town of Kenmare Temple Bar Cultural Trust say that 2011, the sixth year of Culture ahead of their arrival. Plans for buntings and banners are already in Night, will mark the largest ever Culture Night in Ireland to date, hands to make it extra special memory for Senior Citizens arriving. and will bring their vision for an All-Ireland Culture Night that bit A special Celebratory Mass with Chief Celebrant most Rev. William closer. Bring the children, catch up with friends, meet new people, Murphy, Bishop of Kerry has also been arranged to take place in participate, interact and experience the exhilaration of live Holy Cross Church, Kenmare on Saturday 17th September during performances, drama, dance and a whole range of other creative their visit. activities, all free! Culture Night brings together a unique and The Holiday Programme was started back in 1985. During the diverse audience who share a desire to explore and enjoy culture. foot patrols of the local Gardai within Kevin Street / Kilmainham The Carnegie Arts Centre will host Culture Night again this year, areas of Dublin’s south inner city area speaking to the local Senior on Friday, September 23rd. We invite you to participate by Citizens, the Gardai noticed the isolation and loneliness felt registering your interest in performing. This is an evening to amongst the people. A lot of Senior Citizens spirits were low from showcase the wealth of local talent in the Greater Kenmare area. not having many visitors within the community. A few Gardai spoke We are looking for choirs, drama groups, musical societies, individual singers, musicians, poets, set dancers, bands and other amongst themselves afterwards to see if they could try and brighten talents. Anybody who wishes to perform on the night is invited to up their lives. The idea of holidays came up and the Committee pick up an application form from the Carnegie Arts Centre or hoped that these holidays would change these feelings within their download one from our web-site "www.carnegieartskenmare.ie own community area. The benefit of these holidays can now be seen Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 2nd . This year’s as the Senior Citizens can now relate to local Gardai and Nurses. It event will be broken down into four sections, the first starting at helped them come out of their isolated shells that many didn’t have 6pm with a children’s concert, followed by a ‘Good Old fashioned opportunity to do so, for so long. Sing-a-long’ for the active retired members of the community at By bringing the Senior Citizens together for Social Nights and on 7.30. The rest of the evening will be divided into two mixed holidays around Ireland, they have brought them together thus concerts, determined by the variety of submissions. Our full introducing some happiness into their lives. For many of the people programme will be printed in the September edition of the Kenmare they bring away, they found that they had no family, had nowhere to News. go, apart from shops and church. Through their Programme, they Register soon as places will be limited. Contact the Carnegie are giving them something to live for. Arts Centre at 064 6648701 or email: [email protected] It gives the Senior Citizens a chance to meet their local Gardai so they have someone in the Garda Station to approach if they have a problem, and has helped them to relate to Nurses showing them indirectly that there are people within their community that are there for them. Senior Citizens are now confident to go out and start enjoying organised events as they know they have the security of people being there to look out for them. They are now all joining together on holidays to share in their singing, dancing or doing party pieces together.

Kerry Supporters brothers Tom, Paddy and Paul O'Sullivan celebrating Kerry's win in the Munster Final in Killarney. pic Mary O'Neill

Only Brown’s €30 School of per hour Reg No. 34300 Motoring Mike Crowley, Templenoe, had the Reserve Champion a • Killarney/Kenmare Belgian Blue Heiffer at the August Show & Sale at • Patience guaranteed Kenmare Mart 2011. Michael O'Sullivan Chairman of • Gift Vouchers • Car Available to test Kenmare Mart is pictured presenting the trophies to • EDT Driving Covered Gavin Crowley. The heiffer weighed 426kg and was sold to Tadgh O'Connor for €1,330. pic Mary O'Neill CALL DECLAN LPhone: 064 6642626 Mobile: 087 2229923 Page 22 Phone 087 2513126Clinics • 087 2330398 held in the Atlantic Kenmare Bar and News all surrounding parishes on a regular basis. Michael Every Sunday night in Kilgarvan : Healy-Rae’s Mace, - 9pm – 10pm Healy-Rae’s Bar - 10pm – 11pm Healy-Rae Tel: 064 66 32467 Fax : 064 6685904 Mobile: 087 2461678 T.D. E-mail: [email protected] Parliamentary Questions. The following are a selection of parliamentary questions coming winter. and issues that I raised in the Dail recently: Proposed planning permission. As a result of the new proposal by the Government I requested an assurance from the Minster for Health that there will be no downgrading that farmers will have to apply for planning permission to open drains and provide an of Bantry Hospital. environmental impact statement when carrying out other types of reclamation works I asked the Minister for Health to ensure that all cancer sufferers automatically receive and because of the fact that this will have such a detrimental effect on our farming a medical card regardless of their personal circumstances. community, and indeed on people who engage in agricultural contracting to do this I asked the Minister for Finance to do the necessary signing off to enable the work, I am putting forward a proposed amendment to increase the area of ground Department of Health to proceed with the community hospital for Kenmare. involved to a minimum of 6 acres. I put forward a question with regard to child protection in Ireland. Why are social At least this would allow a farmer, each year over a period of time, to carry out works workers being let go when their contracts expire. This is leaving children vulnerable as may be required in the interest of making their farms more viable and obtaining the and causing a backlog of cases. maximum amount of grass from their lands. I believe this to be a matter of major Why has funding for the Asthma Society of Ireland been cut by 30%. This will curtail importance and I am treating it very seriously as if the legislation is allowed to go the vital services the society provides to patients and to the HSE. through the Houses of the Oireachtas without being questioned it will drive a further What provisions can be put in place to ensure safe secure places for people over 18 nail into the coffin of rural Ireland. who are suffering from various different forms of mental illness. Caherciveen Community Hospital. I wish to condemn in the strongest possible way Hedge Cutting. I welcome the fact that in the Killorglin Engineering Area all the proposal in phase 1 by the HSE of downgrading the ambulance service from junctions will have their hedges cut starting in early August. The work will commence Caherciveen Community Hospital. Caherciveen has currently an ambulance cover in the Milltown area and carry on from there. This is most welcome as I have always 24/7. The day time shift, from 8am to 8pm, has a crew of two paramedics. At week- campaigned that the council should actually cut all hedges on all public roads. ends - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - there is a crew of two paramedics for the night time Unfortunately the management of the council do not agree with this view but at least it shift from 8pm to 8am, Monday-Thursday a crew of two paramedics cover on call will be a help to have the junctions cut and made safe from 8pm to 8am from home. There are currently discussions between the HSE School Books. I raised in the Dail on Wednesday 14th July the exorbitant cost of Ambulance Management, SIPTU and the Labour Court to abolish on call based on school books and the fact that Educate.ie, who operate in and give local health and safety issues. From this proposal Caherciveen base is the only one in Kerry jobs as they also print in Castleisland, are able to print school books at a massive not to have 24 hour cover. The new proposal was based on the following criteria - the reduction of 70% on what parents were already paying. I want to break up the existing service structure particular to the individual area i.e geographical spread, monopoly that has been operating in the past where 3 publishers were purposely actual levels of activity, availability of resources and location of stations. keeping the cost of school books enormously high and were actually getting printers I honestly believe that if South Kerry is left with full cover of an ambulance with two outside of Ireland to do the printing work. I fully support Educate.ie as it is a local paramedics only during the day shift, from 8am to 8pm, and the night shift, which business, keeping jobs locally and offering a quality product at a massively reduced would be covered by one paramedic in a response car, it could lead to a situation where price. people will die or be left seriously injured waiting for proper treatment. This is a Reduction in the Fuel Allowance and Free Electricity/Gas Schemes terrible situation to leave the people of South Kerry in and I condemn it in the In a particularly mean and vindictive political act the Minister for Social Protection strongest possible way. I will do everything that I can to ensure that our ambulance Joan Burton has announced 65 million in annual cuts to the fuel allowance and free service out of Caherciveen will not be downgraded, as is proposed. electricity/gas schemes. The fuel allowance has been cut to a standardized €20 per School Transport. I have raised with both the Minister for Transport and the Minister week, a cut of €3.90 per week, and there is to be a 25% cut in the free electricity/gas for Education the fact that the post primary and primary school bus service is being allowance from 2,400 units to 1,800 units annually i.e from 400 to 300 units per two removed from the Lauragh area. This will make it very difficult for parents and pupils month billing period. There is also to be a cut in free telephone but Eircom is to make arrangements to travel to and from school. I have publicly stated in the past absorbing the cost for their customers. that one of the most important things that we can do during this current economic crisis Those mainly affected will be old age pensioners, disabled persons and widows. The is to continue to educate our young people to their full potential. Unfortunately the cuts take effect as of September 1st. Considering the extremely harsh winters that we Government is not recognising this fact and is ignoring the pleas of the public have been enduring I believe this to be a savage attack on our elderly and vulnerable. I representatives, the principals, the teachers, parents and indeed the students raised this matter in the Dail on Thursday 14th July and I would consider it a themselves. Glenbeigh is also affected in the same way as Lauragh and what is disgraceful Ministerial decision by Joan Burton and calling her the Minister for Social happening is nothing short of an outrage. Protection is actually a joke, considering that this act will really hurt people this 15th August in Kenmare. I want to thank most sincerely the Kerry County Council staff who did trojan work in ensuring that the 15th August, despite the bad weather, was carried off for successfully. They did everything possible to ensure that refuse etc was gathered up in double quick time to bring the town back to pristine condition by the following day. On behalf of the people of Kenmare and the surrounding areas I thank them very much for their efforts. It was unfortunate that the weather was so bad on the day but people still enjoyed themselves and it is good that the tradition of a fair day on the 15th August is alive and well and will continue into the years ahead. Retirements. On my own behalf and on behalf of Kilgarvan Post Office I want to wish Agnes Purcell and Dan Healy every good wish for a long and healthy retirement from their jobs in An Post. They gave excellent service over many years in ensuring that the Truffle Pig Delicatessen and Cafe mail was delivered promptly and efficiently to all homes in the surrounding parishes 17 Henry St, Kenmare also. Kilgarvan Post Office has an excellent working relationship with our neighbouring Post Offices - Denis O’Brien’s in and John F. O’Sullivan’s Post Office in Kenmare. There was a retirement reception and presentations on Wednesday 17th August for Dan and Agnes which was attended by Liam Hartnett, Make the most of the last few days representing An Post, and also John Hodnett and John O’Shea. 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Christiano Bonfim, Princess Maja von Hohenzollern of Germany & Jamie Oliveria at the Brendan Rigter, Sneem, is a 40-year-old single Fashion Show in father of three daughters aged 13, 12 and 4 and In aid of KLAWS in July 2008 he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Kenmare Bay MS is considered an autoimmune disease that affects the central Hotel. nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord). Brendan has pic Mary O'Neill. primary progressive MS, the most aggressive form of the disease where his symptoms gradually get worse over time, without any chance of remission. He can no longer walk long distances (250- 300 yards is his limit) and suffers from loss of balance and coordination, muscle spasms, weakness, heat intolerance and extreme fatigue. Currently, there is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis, only medications that can alleviate or possibly slow down its progression. In June of this year, Brendan’s neurologist told him that the drug he was taking was not working. But there is hope. In 2008, an Italian surgeon and researcher, Oscars Bar & Bistro Paolo Zamboni discovered that a majority of MS sufferers have a narrowing of the veins that drain the central nervous system, at Sheen Falls Lodge causing toxic substances to leak into the brain. He found that by unblocking these veins, using a technique called the ‘Liberation Treatment,’ MS symptoms were stabilized or greatly improved. Open Every Wednesday – Sunday Brendan has been offered dates in mid-November to undergo the 5pm – 10pm Liberation Treatment at The Euromedic Clinic in Poland, where over 1,300 patients have already received treatment, with great success. In order to raise the €10,000-€15,000 needed, The Brendan Rigter Trust has been established by local people to co- For Reservations ordinate fundraising efforts which are already underway. We would Call - 064 6641600 really appreciate any support you can give us. In the meantime, please save the following fundraising dates; Dromid Walk (11 miles) organized by John V. O’Sullivan will take • Every Wednesday night is BBQ night place on Sunday, October 2nd. Bus leaves from South Square for • Full A La Carte menu available Thursday - Sunday Gloragh at 10am. For further information, contact Kerry Geopark • Children’s menu available 087 1602240 / 087 7934663 or by email [email protected]. The ‘Rose Briar’ of Sneem’ pageant will take place in Sneem • EARLY BIRD MENU is served from 5pm – 6pm Hotel on Saturday, October 22nd. Further details to follow but it Except Wednesday promises to be a great night of comedy and surprises! Keep your eye on the ‘Brendan Rigter Trust’ on Facebook for updates or call Maureen Sullivan at 086 1781011. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 25 Property Watch..... Around The Houses with... Sherry Fitzgerald Daly Kenmare Henry Street, Kenmare. Tel 064 6641213 • Fax 064 6641717 e-mail: [email protected] • www.sherryfitz.ie • www.seandaly.com PROPERTY FOR SALE Gleesk, Sneem 13 Killowen Cottages, Kenmare

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4. HEATHERS. The late summer heathers, Callunas, are now in full bloom and will August Gardening keep their colour well into late October. Once they have finished flowering trim them back to encourage strong growth from the base of the plant. This will prevent them With Simon Linell from getting too leggy. The winter flowering ERICAS commence flowering later in Willowfield Garden Centre November and will continue through to next spring. Sneem Road, Kenmare 5. SPRING BULBS. Gardening is all about planning ahead. It is fairly easy to plant Phone 087 2953990 up an instant window box with plants in full flower as you can see the results straight [email protected] away but to provide a splash of colour next February and March from bulbs planning Schools Gardening website starts now as the bulbs should be planted up from September to flower in some 4 to www.raringtogrow.com 5 months time. A procession of flowers from February to April can be achieved by planting clumps of Crocus, Daffodil, Hyacinth and Tulips. These will provide weeks of colour and will reappear each spring in ever increasing numbers as their bulbs ...or should it be ‘aghast in the garden. What a mess the constant rain makes ! Yes, we develop and multiply in the ground. have had the odd good day in the garden this year but hardly had a string of days 6. WINDOW BOXES AND CONTAINERS. The summer flowers have taken a real together that one could call summer. But no point in complaining, theres’s nothing we battering this year with the constant rain and cooler nights and will not last as long as can do about it. September normally brings good weather....positive thinking everyone other years. Extra feeding during the last few weeks has helped to perk them up a bit, ! The poor weather has certainly made the garden itself suffer There are more leaf but it will soon be time to replant these containers to give colour during the autumn diseases and mouldy flowers this year than normal due to the prolonged wet and winter. Mixtures of Heathers and the winter flowering Pansy and Viola or large conditions but there has also been good growth in the trees and shrubs around the Garden Mums can be used with excellent results. Other arrangements can be used by garden and has allowed replacement plants after last winter become established fairly incorporating spring flowering bulbs and green plants like trailing ivy, ornamental quickly. The flowering plants on the other hand have really been battered and bruised cabbage and dwarf conifers for extra height and contrasting foliage. by the persistent rain and have not performed at all well this year. Feeding is very 7. FRUIT TREES.As we come into Apple picking season you should think where important in this type of situation to keep the plants in active growth so they can can you plant some in your garden . Planting can start now and continue through to recover quickly and produce more flowers. A general tidy up is certainly required next February. Make sure when planting up that you secure the new trees well so as to whenever there is a good dry spell to launch an attack. encourage quick establishment. In general terms you will need 3 varieties of apple that have the same flowering period to produce good pollination. If your neighbour 1. THE LAWN. Grass growth this year has been very sporadic and the wet has a tree as well so much the better. The bees won’t have so far to go ! conditions have made the grass always look hungry and uneven. Apply autumn 8. THE VEGE garden has welcomed the rain but crops have been slower than fertilizer or some regular Lawn feed and mosskiller to try and restore some order to normal this year due to the cooler temperatures. Not so many bugs about either. Time the lawn before winter sets in for harvesting and tidy up around the place to reduce hiding places for bugs and 2. TREES AND SHRUBS. Now is a good time for planting trees and shrubs. By slugs. Any unused beds for the coming winter can now be covered by seaweed so as planting in the Autumn the shrubs will have all winter to root into the ground in to rot down before next seasons planting. preparation for next springs growth. When planting large shrubs and trees make sure 9. And remember to allow time for the RUGBY WORLD CUP starting in just a you support them will to prevent them from wobbling and falling over in the winter couple of weeks time, come on IRELAND ! winds. 3. PERENNIALS, HERBACEOUS AND ALPINES. As we head towards September Let’s hope that September will bring us some fine dry weather to make up for the the flowering season is coming to an end for the Herbaceous garden but a few late summer we didn’t have and we can get a chance to tidy up the garden before the flowering plants will continue to add interest for a further few weeks. Asters in blue Autumn leaves start to fall. and purple and Japanese Anenomes in pink and white provide a good splash of Happy Gardening ! colour to the rear of a border and the Sedum spectables’ flowers attract a collection of Simon butterflies on the warm sunny days. Campanulas and Nepeta put on their final flush of flowers before condensing into their winter clumps. Page 28 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News gig guide BrookLane Hotel August Fri 26th Tom Deam & Harris Bean 9-11.30 Sat 26th Tom Deam & Harris Bean 9-11.30 Tues 30th Trad Irish Music 9 - 11 Wed 31st Trad Irish Music 9 - 11 Ryans Bar September August Thurs 1st Trad Irish Music 9 - 11 Friday 26th Mauric Mack singer / Fri 2nd Tom Deam & Harris Bean 9-11.30 guitarist Sat 3rd Tom Deam & Harris Bean 9-11.30 Saturday 27th DJL-Mo Tues 6th Trad Irish Music 9 - 11 Sunday 28th Aidan Wed 7th Trad Irish Music 9 - 11 Thurs 8th Trad Irish Music 9 - 11 The Atlantic Bar Fri 9th Tom Deam & Harris Bean 9-11.30 August Sat 10th Tom Deam & Harris Bean 9-11.30 Sun 28th Jerry McCarthy Tues 13th Trad Irish Music 9 - 11 September Wed 14th Trad Irish Music 9 - 11 Sun 4th Lee Sound Thurs 15th Trad Irish Music 9 - 11 Sun 11th One for the Road Fri 16th Tom Deam & Harris Bean 9-11.30 Sun 18th Mike Condon Sat 17th Tom Deam & Harris Bean 9-11.30 Sun 25th Jerry McCarthy Lansdowne Arms Hotel Blackwater Tavern August August Fri 26th Free Beer Friday 19th Gerard O’Donoughue Sat 27th The Web Friday 26th O’Connor Trio Sun 28th Outdoor Music September Sun 28th Session at 4pm with Liam Friday 2nd Premier Blue Boys Hickey and Friends Sat 3rd Crossroad Music Session 2 - 6pm September All musicians and dancers welcome Fri 2nd Southern Pride Raffle supporting Cancer Patients Sandra Schmidt and Margaret Lynch Crowley at Sat 3rd Just Us Friday 9th Blackwater Sound Sat 10th O’Connor Trio Friday 16th Trashing Mill Boys the Fashion Event in aid of KLAWS in Kenmare Sat 17th Sweep The Florr Friday 23rd Ui Bhriain Bay Hotel. Pic Mary O'Neill Sat 24th Live Music Friday 30th Southern Pride Templenoe Art Group are holding an exhibition of their O'Shea's DVD Rental work titled ‘Joyful Art’ which will open on Saturday 3rd 27 Main Street, Kenmare September 2011 at 1pm at The Carnegie Arts Centre and will run for the month. All welcome. This months top ten movies 1. Scream 4 (see review) 2. Red Riding Hood 3. Source Code 4. Mars Needs Moms 5. Limitless Movie Review 6. Unknown Scream 4 7. Rango Sidney Prescott returns home on the last 8. The Company Man stop of her book tour and reconnects with 9. The Fighter Sheriff, Dewey and Gale, who are now 10. True Grit ATLANTIC BAR & RESTAURANT married, as well as her cousin Jill and her Coming soon... The Black Swan, Next Aunt Kate. 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Getting their boats ready for the start of the Kenmare Regatta which took place on Sunday 24th July.

Fun and Games Day at Blackwater Stables Pony Camp 2011. Aine Moriarty, Fai Hughes on K.C, Jack O’Sullivan, Calico Shaw, Kim O’Sullivan on Benji, Kate O’Sullivan, Amber Doran on Bella, Megan De Silva, Michaela Lee, Caoime Bergin & Romy Kehoe. Meabh McSweeney, Micheal Griffin, Heather O’Donoghue, all pic Anne Schep from Flesk Valley, enjoying the Regatta pics Harry Masterson Sun came out for successful Little Bo Peep Traithlon

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Getting ready for the off at Kenmare Drag Hunt. pic Harry Masterson Kenmare News [email protected] Page 31 KENMARE RUGBY The new season is fast approaching and the members of the senior team are already in training with a cup game against Killorglin scheduled for mid September and the league starting in the first Sunday in October. Fixtures are available on Kenmare Rugby facebook page. Senior training held every week at 7pm on the Pobalscoil Sportsfield. Youth, under age Rugby for the coming season will focus on the West Munster blitzs held around the county over the winter for the U10 and U12 age groups. The U13 will be involved in the West Munster League and we hope to be able to field an U15 side this year depending on numbers available. All those interested in playing on these teams please get in touch with us a soon as possible. Youth training will be held every Monday evening on the Pobalscoil Sportsfield at 6pm. All ages welcome. There will also be a number of games in the Schools competition involving various age grade teams during the year. Club Membership is now due for players and non-playing members and membership forms will be available from the contacts below. We wish to thank members for supporting us in the past and hope you will continue to do so into the future. New members and players are always welcome. For further information please contact Paul Walsh (senior team) 086 0293334, Paul Treyvaud (under age teams) 086 8386125 or Simon Linnell (Hon secretary) 087 2953990 and also on facebook. KENMARE ATHLETES WELL

CongratulationsPLACED to the threeIN athletes GAMES from Kenmare who represented Kerry at the Community Games on 20th and 21st August. Helena O'Sullivan, taking part in the U12 girls 600m had a rocky start on Saturday when she was knocked down at the start of her heat. However, the race was re-started and Helena went on to easily qualify for the final on Sunday where she took the silver medal. Aodhan Coakley made the top 8 jump-off in the U14 long jump and finished 6th overall. Quite an achievement for a young athlete who only took up the event this year. Cara Daly was 7th in her heat of the U13 girls 900m walk, narrowly missing a place in the final, but at only 10 years old, Cara has two more years at this event. Kenmare Athletic Club training will start again at the beginning of Champions! Sneem/Kenmare Ladies team who won the September, look out for notes and posters in school or check the website, Junior A County Championship. www.kenmareathleticclub.com.

The winning U10 Kenmare team who won the U10 Blitz in Sneem during the Sneem Family Festival. Kane Reidy, Padraig Cronin, Gearoid Doyle, Bojan Nickage, James McCarthy, Ranier Offerens, Cian Hanley and Cian O'Sullivan. Senan Sheehy, Sean Lucy, Tommy Cronin, Dan McCarthy, Evan O'Callaghan, Jack Downing, Cian O'Connor, Eoghan McCarthy. pic Lisa O'Shea

The Kilgarvan Team who were runners up in the U12 Blitz in Sneem during the Family Festival last Saturday. Richard O'Sullivan, Sean Casey, Kevin Healy Rae, James Connell, Liam Twomey and Donal O'Sullivan, Padraig Dillion, Gearoid Fennessy, Christopher Creedon, Daniel Casey and Michael O'Sullivan. pic Lisa O'Shea Page 32 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News GAA MATTERS... VHI Cul Camp. Over 140 saw them outscore , and bring the Declan Finnegan and John children took part in this years football camp game to a one point margin. A late goal from Spillane, the signed Cork Jerseys were won by which was run on the first week in August. Lixnaw broke their stride and saw them loose Timothy O’ Sullivan and Tom O Mahony This was a great turnout as numbers have out on a margin of two points. This was a (Cork). been dropping at all camps this year due to the great performance by the home side, and we All Ireland Semi Final. By the time this economic climate. But the GAA camp look forward to the Championship as this publication is in your hand we will know the maintained it’s large attendance due to the team could produce the goods with a bit of fate of Kerry in the Senior Championship. In great value it presents to families, with hard work and commitment. the event that we are heading to Croke Park discounts available for families with more Old Photos and Memorabilia. Over the next on the third Sunday in September the usual than one child participating. Congratulations few months we are hoping to start work on the format for tickets will apply. Only paid up to Niamh Crowley, Cappamore who was meeting room in the Clubhouse. We hope to members will be eligible to enter the draw for selected by the coaches as player of the week. be able to produce a ‘Local Museum’ where tickets, so please make sure that your Minor Hurling County Final. The local team old articles and photos can de displayed subscription is up to date. Membership can be lined out on Thursday evening in Fitzgerald showing the victories and events that have paid to any of the committee. Stadium against Lixnaw in the Division 3 happened over the years. Anyone interested in GAA Golf Classic. The annual golf classic Final. It was a perfect evening and conditions helping with this or who has anything that started last Friday August 12th and will be were suitable for a fast game. Kenmare got off they would like included is asked to contact completed today August 19th. Due to the to a nervous start letting in two goals in the 087 6864096. This is a project that will go on atrocious weather last week, the classic had to first five minutes. They soon settled down and over the winter months and is open to all ages. be called off mid-stream as the course got matched Lixnaw with scores coming from If you have an old photo or newspaper water logged. Teams of three took part with Aidan Quinlan, Dean Cassidy, Kevin clipping that you think would be of interest lots of new faces and combinations. We await O’Sullivan and Conor Shorthall. They had all please contact the above number. All items the results! the possession, with Kevin O’Sullivan can be copied and returned to the owner. Development Squad Updates. breaking and winning the ball in the middle of Electronic Scoreboard. It was great to see Congratulations to the following who are the field, A further two points from Kieran the electronic scoreboard up and running for currently training with the Kerry squads. Fitzgibbon from frees and one from Patrick the match against St Pat’s last weekend. It is U14 –Brian O’Sullivan, John Mark Foley O’Shea saw them go in at half time 2-6 to 0-8 hoped to move it to it’s permanent location in U15- David Crowley, Patrick O’Shea and down. For the second half Kenmare had full the bottom corner of the field once the Fionan O’Sullivan control of the game but could not manage to underground cable is laid. U16 – Aidan Quinlan, Dean Cassidy, Ciaran convert their scores with a fair amount of Signed Jersey Raffle. Congratulations to the O’Donoghue wides being clocked up. Kieran Fitzgibbon following winners of the raffle which was Best of luck also to Colm O’Sullivan who is managed a further 1-6 to his tally for this half, organised over the weekend of the 15th currently training with the Kerry Minor and a further point from Kevin O’Sullivan August. Signed Kerry Jerseys were won by Football squad.

midfield to add a point for the side. It looked like there was no way back for Na Gaeil as they couldn't match the pace and tenacity of Kenmare Ladies GAA Sneem/Kenmare's play. The Sneem/Kenmare defence of Emer 2011 has been a real success story for the Sneem/Kenmare Ladies O'Sullivan, Karina O'Connor, Geraldine Cahalane, Annemarie who recently scooped up the Junior A County Championship title Mahony, Betty Cremin and Denise Hallisey were outstanding in their After winning the Division 2 for the first time in the club's history. efforts as they limited Na Gaeil to just 1 point from play in the second County League earlier in the season, as well as winning the Over 25's half. A fourth goal from Claire O'Sullivan followed by a fine score Blitz Shield, there was no stopping this side in their mission to win from Michelle O'Sullivan Casey guaranteed Sneem/Kenmare a one of the top competitions in the county. Other finalists Na Gaeil historic victory by 4.10 to 0.10. could not match what was a spirited second half performance by Match team: Nora Mae O'Brien (C), Emer O'Sullivan, Karina Sneem/Kenmare in Killorglin on August 16th. The North Kerry side O'Connor, Geraldine Cahalane, Betty Cremin, Denise Hallissey (0-1), flew ahead in the opening quarter to a 7 point lead thanks to an array Annemarie Mahony, Laura O'Sullivan (0-1), Margaret Gaine, Majella of clinical shooting by their sharp forwards and midfield. O'Sullivan, Claire O'Sullivan (2-3, 2f), Caroline McCarthy (1-1), Sneem/Kenmare struggled to match Na Gaeil's fire power in this Michelle O'Connor (1-2), Michelle O'Sullivan (0-1), Lisa O'Shea (0- period but managed two hard fought scores from Lisa O'Shea and 1), Gina Crowley, Geraldine Doyle, Linda Twomey, Kathleen Claire O'Sullivan to keep them in touch. Sneem/Kenmare sparked to O'Sullivan, Elizabeth Moriarty, Irene O'Sullivan, Aoife Godfrey, life after 15 minutes when Michelle O'Connor won a penalty for side Leanne Horgan. Management: Tony Looney, Marie O'Sullivan, which was expertly slotted away by Claire O'Sullivan. Na Gaeil Maurice Walsh, Suzanne Teahan. experienced another blow straight after when their star striker was sin-binned as a result of a wreckless tackle on Laura O'Sullivan. This Congratulations to the Kenmare U14's who won their Div 2 The U13s look forward to their Div 2 Championship breathing space helped Sneem/Kenmare produce a strong phase of County League. replay against Kilcummin while the U16's are unbeaten after 5 games play in the final ten minutes. Claire O'Sullivan and Michelle in their Div3 County League. Well done to Siobhan O'Shea who has O'Connor added to their tally with a further 2 points as the South been selected to go forward to the U13 County Development Squad. Kerry side worked their way back into the game to trail by only 1 Congratulations to David O'Connor and Kerry Minors Michelle point at half-time (0-8 to 1-4). O'Connor, Claire O'Sullivan, Caroline McCarthy on winning their All- Sneem/Kenmare dominated most of the second half with a spirited Ireland Final against Meath. Well done to the Kerry U16 team who and impressive performance. A sweeping move from the half back defeated Monghan in the semi's and we wish them the best of luck in line ended in a well taken goal by Michelle O'Connor early in the half their All-Ireland Final against Dublin. Finally best of luck to the to hand Sneem/Kenmare their first lead of the game. An energetic run Kerry Senior team who have done very well to reach the All-Ireland by Caroline McCarthy on the wing led to her first point of the game Semi-Finals again this year after overcoming Mayo. and centre back Denise Hallissey got in on the action to contribute a score after a blazing solo run up the field. Caroline McCarthy beat the Na Gaeil goal keeper once again as she drove her next shot to the top Many great achievements are being made in 2011 by Kerry corner of the net and Laura O'Sullivan made a sweeping run from Ladies Football. For updates go to www.kerryladiesfootball.com. Kenmare News [email protected] Page 33 Kenmare Tri Club Little Bo Peep - Thank You! The Kenmare Triathlon Club would like to extend a huge thank you to everybody who helped us for the event. To the organisers prior to it, particularly the marshals on the day (in the heavy showers) and especially to Sinead Ni Neill who brought it all together and made it such a success. Thank you. Congratulations also to all of the members who took part, both relays and individuals were very well represented. On the morning of Saturday 6th August just over 200 entrants took to the water and roads of Tousist, athletes ranging from novice to professional competitors braved the waters for a 1.5km swim at Star Sailing 6km from Kenmare town. The cycle route was Dan O’Connor, Valencia, winner of the 94th Annual a 40km loop over the mountains and along the beautiful Tousist Drag Hunt in Kenmare, being presented with The coast road. Following a quick turnaround where the bikes were Horgan Cup by Dan Lynch Secretary Kenmare Harriers racked and running shoes were shuffled to foot, participants headed Hunt Club. Pictured with Dan are his children Aiden, towards Kenmare on the back roads of Kilah, for a gruelling 10km Kevin, Emma, Chris, and their winning dog ‘Get Smart’ run with some tough hills. It may seem surprising but finishing a Also pictured is Dan McCarthy. pic Harry Masterson triathlon is very personally gratifying. Triathlon is seen by many as a sport reserved only for the elite, this is not the case. It does take time to train to be a serious competitor, but the variety of the training and the people make this Kenmare Ladies Hockey sport a winner. This year there were many teams competing in the Club prepares for new season “Bo Peep” triathlon. It is a great chance for people to get a taste of After a fun filled and exciting first season Kenmare Ladies triathlon, training for only one or two of the stages, or a chance for Hockey Club is now preparing for the new season ahead. We are the specialists to shine. now recruiting new members to join our team all ladies over the age of 15, beginners or experienced are all welcome. Men of Iron There will be a total of 12 matches throughout the season, 10 of Well done to Colm Horgan, local member and co-founder of the which will be held in Cork on ether Saturdays or Sundays. If you Kenmare Tri club for his completion of Ironman Regansburg, are interested in playing this season please do not hesitate to Germany. This was his Third Iron man. Well done also to Jim contact Michelle on 0876637414 or get in contact with us on our Hughes of Rathmore who completed Ironman UK Facebook page or e-mail us at [email protected]. 6K Out the Bay July 24th Training will be held on the all weather pitch in Kenmare (the Kenmare Triathlon Club hosted its first Swim Ireland Charity Open time and day that training will be held on will be available on our Facebook page, as a day has not been set yet as we are still trying Water Swim on Sun July 24th. The "6k Out the Bay" swim started to find a day which will cater for everyone) Sticks are provided if at The Suspension Bridge and ended at Star Outdoors Center. Over needed. Gum shield and shin guards are a must. 400 was raised in aid of The Bridge Foundation which is locally We are all looking forward to another wonderful year with you all. supported by Mickey Ned O Sullivan .Over twenty swimmers took Thank you, part including Ned Denison who properly the most famous open Kenmare Hockey Club Water distance swimmers in the country (please read his achievements below) . Three club members took part in the swim, Mike Hussey Robert Whyte, Lisa Staplebroek and Brian O Shea. Boat and safety presenting the cover were provided by volunteers and a great thanks is due to them all. Prizes were for first male & female swimmers in togs and Gerald Hussey wetsuit categories. Memorial Cup Togs: to the winning Ned Denison Cork Masters under 10 Fionnuala Walsh Clare Masters Kenmare Wetsuits: Captain Dan Brian O Shea Kenmare Tri Club McCarthy at the Carol Cashell Cork Masters Sneem Family Ned Denison is an open water swim organiser and marathon Festival Blitzs. swimmer from Cork .He has completed seven epic swims from 16 to 40 miles which include The English Channel, around the pic Lisa O'Shea following Islands ,Manhattan Marathon Swim (28.5 miles), Cobh Great Island (25.7km), (25.7km) and Robben Island . He also completed the Lake Zurich Swim (26.4km), He has set the world record in 10:27 for the 31K Santa Barbara (California) Channel between Santa Cruz Island to the California mainland .He Eileen Murphy O’Shea also helped establish Sandycove Island, Kinsale as one of the Qualified Groomer world's three most successful training grounds for English Channel Tel: 064 6640676 swimmers. CAHIR EAST, KENMARE, CO. KERRY Member of IPDGA (Irish Professional Dog Groomer Association of Ireland) For further information on events, training and membership: Bathing, Nail Care, Kenmaretri.com Find us on Facebook also Skin Checks, De-matting, Fluff Drying, Questions / queries regarding membership please email: Eye & Ear care, Anal glands [email protected] See ‘Join Now’ on our website Page 34 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Internazionale FC Kenmare

Chairman: Dennis O'Brien, Secretary: Majella O'Sullivan, Treasurer: Paul Cassidy, PRO: Charlie Vaughan, Youth Liaison Officer: Ronan O Tuama New Underage Season Around the Corner collecting the Division 2A title, so there will be plenty of traffic Inter’s 2011/2012 season is just about the start. A new season on the road to tralee next Wednesday. and a clean slate. Age groups have been changed this year, Match Report From Sevens Premier Final meaning that last years under 12’s are this years under 14s, and Premier Cup Final so on. This change has generated panic throughout Kerry, but Sneem Santos 0-0 Stonebusters (6-7 on Penalties) every club is in the exact same boat, and things should be quite This was the best sevens game in Kenmare since these two smooth after a week or two of the new season. teams met in 2009. The standard was very high, and both sets The season will start in early September, and look out for of players tore into everything in a hard but fair game. Sneem notification of a registration day. More importantly though, we looked good early on, with Peter Ulicny having a free kick need to add as many coaches as possible before the start of the cleared off the line by Donal O'Sullivan-Casey. The same player new season, as coaching numbers are getting low. This is open then had an acrobatic volley saved by Flor O'Donoghue. to men and women, and all levels are open – if you’re able to Stonebusters kicked into action, but Paddy O'Brien was wide help with texting parents about games, or just coaching, or awake in the Sneem goal, saving from Steven J O'Sullivan. At managing, or even for administrative worjk we want to talk to the other end Mike O'Neill won a 50-50 in the box, but shot you. You don’t need any experience – help and traning courses straight at the keeper. Then Peter Ulicny crossed to Jimmy will be provided. If you find yourself on the sideline most O'Brien who met it perfectly but hit the outside of the post. Saturdays anyway, why not get involved? Please contact Charlie At the start of the second half, a Shane Cremin free hit the bar, Vaughan on 086-8188858 if you can help. Jimmy O'Brien got on the rebound and hit the bar again. Flor Inter Kenmare Sevens 2011 O'Donoghue got onto the third shot, and cleared. At the other Despite all to doom and gloom the 2011 sevens was a great end Stonebusters attacked, David Drummond slipped and success. While a couple of teams were not avble to enter this Steven J O'Sullivan was through. Paddy O'Brien came flying year, the actual number fo games played went up, and out though and made a hard save look easy.The game was attendances were well up on last year. The tournament was flying end to end now, and Peter Ulicny and Jimmy O'Brien played in a great spirit by all the teams, and some excellent nearly worked a move three or four times, but Marcin Urbisch football was played throughout. The winners of the three was everywhere, making loads of interceptions and blocks. tournaments were: Connie Cremin and Pa Cremin were running hard on the break, Ladies: Desmond Conservatories but David Drummond was very solid at the back. (Manager Betty Cremin) This brought us to 10 minutes of extra time, and both teams Reserve: Cuffs (Manager Tim Crowley) kept going at top speed. Stonebusters had several frees crossed Premier: The Stonebusters (Manager Donal by PJ Reidy, but the Sneem defence held firm. At the other end O’Sullivan-Casey Shane Cremin was trying hard to put someone through, but the The players of the game for the finals were: Stonebusters held out. The game went to a penalty shootout, Ladies Michelle O'Sullivan-Casey which went as folows: (SB = Stonebusters, SS = Sneem Santos) Reserve Steven O'Shea SS Shane Cremin, Save 0-0 SB Steven John Premier Flor O'Donoghue O'Sullivan, Goal 0-1 The Ricky Granville All-Stars Team of the Tournament is: SS Peter Ulicny, Goal 1-1 GK - Flor O'Donoghue (Stonebusters) SB Marcin Urbisch Save 1-1 DF - Michael Hallissey (Cuffs) Marcin Urbisch (Stonebusters) SS David Drummon Goal 2-1 MF - Sarah Murphy (Neidin Ninjas) Shane Cremin (Sneem SB Connie Cremin Goal 2-2 Santos) SS Mike Goal 3-2 F - Claire O'Sullivan (Coachmans) Peter Ulicny SB Donal Casey Goal 3-3 (Sneem Santos) SS Mike O'Neill Goal 4-3 And finally, the players of the tournament: SB Seamus Cremin Goal 4-4 Ladies Player of the Tournament SS Jimmy O'Brien Goal 5-4 SB Flor O'Donoghue Goal 5-5 Karina O'Connor (Desmond Conservatories) SS Paddy O'Brien Goal 6-5 Mens Player of the Tournament SB Pa Cremin Goal 6-6 Marcin Urbisch (Stonebusters) SS Shane Cremin Save 6-6 SB Steven John O'Sullivan Goal 6-7 Awards Night for Inter Players So the Stonebusters took the win, and congratulations to them John Giles and John Delaney will be present in Tralee on for a fantastic result. You have to feel sorry for Sneem and Wednesday 31st August to present end of season prizes to Kerry manager Jerry O'Brien. The lost no game in normal time, Soccers winners from 2011. Inter’s League-Winning Ladies conceded only 3 goals in 7 games, and only one team scored team, plus the Tommy Healy Cup B team have both been against them (the Trappatonis). Beating such a dominant team is invited to go along and collect their prizes. This part of the a big achievement, and the Stonebusters had the cool heads to world will be very well represented, with Sneem Santos also do it in the shoot-out. 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